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Talva Family History

Talva Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Salva, Alva, Sala, Taira, Falla, Palla, Bala, Lala, Halla, Cala

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Where is the Talva family from?

You can see how Talva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Talva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Talva families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Talva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Talva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Talva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talva census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Talva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Talva. For the veterans among your Talva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talva lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Talva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Talva in 1974 was 85, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talva ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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